Sumidine

Description

Sumidine Cream: Uses, Dosage, & Important Information

Sumidine Cream, which contains Povidone Iodine 5% Topical, is a powerful germ-killing medication. It’s used to prevent and treat various skin infections. Manufactured by Sumy Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., you can find Sumidine in Nepal.

What is Sumidine Cream Used For?

Sumidine Cream helps:

• Treat existing infections:
  • Primary or secondary skin infections
  • Infected surgical wounds
  • Infected bedsores (decubitus ulcers) or leg ulcers (stasis ulcers)
  • Bacterial skin infections (pyodermas)
  • Skin conditions that have become secondarily infected
  • Infected injuries like cuts or scrapes
• Prevent infections:
  • In minor cuts and abrasions
  • In wounds

How to Use Sumidine Cream

Always clean and dry the affected area before applying Sumidine. You can cover the treated area with a dressing or bandage afterward if needed.

Adult Dosage

• For treating infection (Cream): Apply once or twice daily, or with each dressing change, for up to 14 days.
• For preventing infection (Cream): Apply once or twice a week, for as long as necessary.

Child Dosage

Specific information for children isn’t provided. Please talk to a healthcare professional before using this product on children.

Renal Dosage

Specific kidney (renal) dosage information isn’t available. Use with special caution if you have pre-existing kidney problems and are applying Sumidine regularly to broken skin.

Important Considerations and Warnings

Do Not Use Sumidine Cream If You Have:

• Thyroid disorders: This includes conditions like nodular colloid goiter, endemic goiter, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Regular use is not recommended.
• Are an infant under 2 years old: Sumidine is not for use in infants under two years of age.
• Are taking lithium: Regular use should be avoided if you’re on concurrent lithium therapy.

Precautions:

• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use with caution during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. It’s best to consult your doctor.
• Neonates (Newborns): Use with caution in newborns.

Possible Side Effects:

Most side effects are local and mild. However, if applied to large areas of broken skin, serious effects from iodine absorption can occur.

• Common:
  • Local skin irritation and sensitivity
  • Mild, temporary burning or sticky sensation
• Rare:
  • Irritation or hypersensitivity reactions
• Serious (with application to large wounds or severe burns):
  • Metabolic acidosis (a buildup of acid in the body)
  • Hypernatremia (high sodium levels in the blood)
  • Impairment of kidney function

How Sumidine Cream Works (Mechanism of Action)

Povidone-iodine is a powerful germicide with a broad range of activity against various microbes, including:

• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Fungi
• Protozoa
• Spores

It works by oxidizing cell components, iodinating proteins, and inactivating them, effectively killing microorganisms.

Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition or before starting any new treatment.